As classical as any other turn-based JRPG game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has for you a fair amount of tricky bosses that you’ll have to give a kick down to. And they range from small, humanoid things to some titanic behemoth. Each battle comes not only accompanied with great thrill but also a challenge so demanding that one misstep can become fatal for the players. One such boss is Grosse Tete, who is entirely optional-you can beat this chromatic monster to gain a little more experience points and specific items as rewards in the game. Here’s something that might help if you’re battling this head boss and find yourself stuck!
Who is Grosse Tete in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Grosse Tete (Boss) is a formidable enemy in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This rock-like creature has a massive mask shielding the core of its body. You will encounter Grosse Tete while exploring The Continent, right outside the entrance to the Coastal Cave but to access this area, you must advance the story far enough to recruit Esquie and gain the ability to swim. It’s important to remember that this boss is particularly vulnerable to Dark damage.
Strategies to Defeat Grosse Tete in Boss Fight
There’s not much info available out there so here’s something that’s tried and tested. When fighting the boss, you just need to keep parrying over and over. However, it doesn’t deal much damage to the boss because he is super tanky, so he’ll just keep attacking non-stop. If you only parry, the fight can drag on forever.
At this point, it’ll make sense for you to try something different and that’s where constant dashing comes in, it’ll do the trick. Just keep dashing continuously — it eventually gets the boss exhausted or something, and then he just explodes.
It’s really just about sticking with this strategy for a few minutes. No fancy tricks, no complicated moves, just parry, dash, and stay patient.
Rewards
- Warming Up
- 1 Resplendent Chroma Catalyst
- Grosse Tete’s Foot (requires Monoco to be in your active party)
General Combat Tips to Keep in Mind
Here are three crucial combat tips that will make it easier for you to take down bosses easily:
- Study the Boss’s Attack Patterns: Okay, so it’s important to keep in mind that each boss comes with a unique set of moves, some of which can be dodged while others can be parried. You have to take the time to learn and memorize their attack patterns so you can master the timing needed to dodge or parry effectively.
- Prioritize Dodging Before Parrying: Remember that the parry window in this game is quite narrow which makes it easier to miss your parry attempts. It’s better to focus on dodging attacks first until you become more confident and skilled enough to parry reliably.
- Identify Their Weaknesses: Every boss has specific elemental vulnerabilities and weak points on their bodies. Here, you’ll need to use your combat skills and available tools to uncover these weaknesses early in the fight so that you can exploit them for a smoother and quicker victory.
